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"Words Fall Short...": KL Rahul's Pays Tribute To Virat Kohli Ahead Of His 300th ODI

Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul found it hard to express in words how great a servant of Indian cricket Virat Kohli has been and further affirmed hope that many more "games and centuries" are left for the stalwart in international cricket. Virat's much-awaited resurgence finally unravelled in the high-stakes clash against arch-rival Pakistan in Dubai at the ongoing Champions Trophy. The atmosphere reverberated with the echoes of his famous T20 World Cup 2022 heist in Melbourne against the Men in Green.

"Babar Azam Is No Virat Kohli But...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Shocking Verdict On Comparisons

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has thrown his weight behind star batter Babar Azam, who has come under heavy scutiny for his poor outing in the Champions Trophy. Babar scored 87 runs in two matches as as hosts Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. Several current and former Pakistan players were critical of Babar and accused him of not performing in big games. However, Butt feels Babar is the best batter Pakistan has produced, by a country mile, in the last 20 years.

"We Will Win Champions Trophy": Ex-India Coach's Bold Prediction. Explains Reason

Former India cricketer and coach Lalchand Rajput is confident that the Indian team will lift the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy for the first time since 2013 because the team is performing in unison and ticking all the boxes. Indian players have performed in harmony in the ongoing marquee event. The Rohit Sharma-led side exuded dominance over Bangladesh and bamboozled arch-rival Pakistan to extend their unbeaten streak in the tournament. The star-studded batters have been firing on all cylinders, and the bowling unit has stuck to consistency, leading to India's back-to-back triumphs in Dubai.

"Will Be A Great Test": Ex-India Star Warns Rohit Sharma And Co Ahead Of New Zealand Clash

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu feels that Virat Kohli returning to form in the Champions Trophy has given added impetus to their already strong batting line-up. Rohit Sharma-led India have reached the semi-final of the eight-team tournament after securing consecutive wins against Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A. Kohli struck a match-winning century against Pakistan and contributed 22 against Bangladesh in their opening match. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has been firing in the top order and struck a century against Bangladesh before playing a knock of 46 against Pakistan. He has amassed 147 runs in the tournament so far.

Virat Kohli Eyes Yet Another Sachin Tendulkar Record In Champions Trophy Clash Against New Zealand

Virat Kohli impressed everyone with his batting as the star India batter slammed a sensational century during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Pakistan. It was a show of pure control by Virat who dominated the Pakistan bowlers and in the process, he went on to break multiple records previously belonging to legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar. India take on New Zealand in their next Group A match on Sunday and Virat will once again have the chance to achieve a major milestone. Kohli needs 105 runs to become the leading run-scorer among Indians in ODIs against New Zealand. Tendulkar currently tops the list with 1750 runs with Ricky Ponting (1971) leading overall.

Virat Kohli: The Numbers That Define The Journey To The 14,000 Club

He is unarguably amongst the three greatest ODI batters of all-time. His sustained excellence over the last 15 years speaks volumes of his ability and mastery of the 50-over format. On Sunday, Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap becoming the fastest batter to 14000 runs in ODI cricket. He also registered his 51st ODI hundred taking his overall tally of international tons to 82. We look back at some numbers which define Kohli's journey to Club 14K.

MS Dhoni's Big Revelation On Texting Virat Kohli After 2022 Captaincy Row: "Not Great..."

Former India captain MS Dhoni has opened up on his equation with star batter Virat Kohli. While their on-the-field camaraderie is a secret to none, Dhoni isn't great in staying touch with people off the field. While his current and former teammates have complained about not being able to contact Dhoni when he is not playing cricket. However, with Kohli, Dhoni seems to share a special bond. For the unversed, Dhoni texted Kohli after the latter decided to step down as captain of the Indian test team in January 2022, just after the tour of South Africa.

"Cheap Mentality": Shaheen Afridi Accused Of Deliberately Bowling Wides To Deny Virat Kohli Century

The India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 clash was a dream game for star batter Virat Kohli. He was going through a lean patch with the bat, but rose to the occasion in style as India outplayed arch-rivals Pakistan by 6 wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Kohli slammed a 100 not out as the Rohit Sharma-led side chased down a paltry target of 242 runs against Pakistan in 42.3 overs. It was Kohli's 51st century in ODI cricket, but that came after giving the fans some really tense moments. As Kohli was nearing his ton, India were also close to the victory line. At one point it even looked like the win will prevent Kohli's century as the required runs towards the end were quite few.

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"Words Fall Short...": KL Rahul's Pays Tribute To Virat Kohli Ahead Of His 300th ODI

"Babar Azam Is No Virat Kohli But...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Shocking Verdict On Comparisons

"We Will Win Champions Trophy": Ex-India Coach's Bold Prediction. Explains Reason

"Will Be A Great Test": Ex-India Star Warns Rohit Sharma And Co Ahead Of New Zealand Clash

Virat Kohli Eyes Yet Another Sachin Tendulkar Record In Champions Trophy Clash Against New Zealand

Virat Kohli: The Numbers That Define The Journey To The 14,000 Club

MS Dhoni's Big Revelation On Texting Virat Kohli After 2022 Captaincy Row: "Not Great..."

"Cheap Mentality": Shaheen Afridi Accused Of Deliberately Bowling Wides To Deny Virat Kohli Century